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If you’re planning to purchase a new home in Cork, don’t forget to have a snagging list for your Cork home. A snagging list is a list of items that are found to be defective when a house or development is completed.  A snagging list will include everything from chipped paint to small cracks in…

Before you get the keys to your new home, you have to go through a snagging inspection in Kildare. During this procedure, an inspector will take a look at your property and walk around creating a list of items he or she has noticed that will need to be tackled to make sure your home…

Have you heard of the term “Snag List” and wondered what it meant? You will actually hear the term snag list in construction related discussions, particularly about new houses. If you plan to buy a new build home, one of the things you need to eventually discuss with your developer is the snag list. A…

The process involved in buying a house is not as straightforward as most people think. You do not pick a house or get one built then move in when the deal is closed or the house is finished. You have to be a diligent home buyer to avoid regrets later. This means getting a survey…

As a home buyer, it is essential that you understand that being newly built does not always translate to a problem-free property. This is why a snagging survey is conducted to check for snags or faults so buyers of brand-new houses like you won’t move into low-quality or substandard ones. This inspection is necessary because…

Is the paintwork complete and blemish-free? Do all locks and bolts work properly? Do all doors and drawers close and open easily? These are some of the things you need to check before you sign the papers and move into your newly built home. These are also the same questions you would see in a…

Nothing can be more heart-breaking than moving into your dream home and discovering several defects. You spent a considerable amount of money on it, and since it’s a new build, you certainly expected to see excellent workmanship. The thing is that, regardless of how much you spend or who your developer is, you are not…

Just like every buyer of a new build house, you certainly have a lot of questions on your mind. How is the neighbourhood? What opportunities does it offer? When can you move in? Yet, even with all these questions, you probably haven’t asked the most important one. What is the state of the new-build property…

Most people buy a new house to get one that suits their needs and meets their design preference. Another reason is to ensure that they have a property that is in excellent condition – well-built and damage-free. You probably have the same reasons for getting a new build house. You should know that just because…

As a new home buyer, there’s certainly nothing that you’d want more than to keep your closing costs low. But this shouldn’t drive you to skip some important steps like getting a snagging survey. Hiring an independent snagger to inspect your new build house is not mandatory in Ireland. However, doing this is highly recommended…